On Tuesday July 28, 2026 at 10:25 PM, Troopers arrested Erick Ventura age 25, of 112 Ophelia Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule I-V (Psylocibin) Over 10 Grams, 2.) Disorderly Conduct, and 3.) Obstruction of Officer in Execution of Duty. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Tanglewood Drive in the Town of West Warwick. Ventura was processed at the Hope Valley Barracks and held overnight pending morning arraignment at Third Division District Court.
Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.gov